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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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